Hey, folks, now this post might look a bit unusual to you all, but I truly believe that taking care of your body & health is the most important thing we can focus on in our lives. Here on the blog, I talk a lot about building a successful online business, and the truth is, it doesn’t come easy. Every freelancer has to deal with sleepless nights, way too much coffee and stress. In order to survive, one seriously has to think about maintaining a healthier lifestyle and trying out a juicing cleanse can truly help you start treating our body the way it deserves.

After a busy start of the summer, I was lucky to discover a new juicing spot in town called The Urban Garden. I’ve been planning to try juicing cleanse for a while now and once it’s owner Mathieu got in touch to tell me more about the awesome work they do- I knew that it had to be now or never. I browsed through their menu and as much as it was tempting to go all in on a five-day programme, I realised that it would be smarter to go with three days programme instead. It’d be my first time completing a juicing cleanse, and I didn’t want to stress my body too much.

How this works (it might be a bit different if you go with your local provider): you get daily packs of 6 juices (or smoothies) + one energy shot to be consumed in the morning. You’re allowed to have as much water as you want as well as you can snack on some raw fruits or veggies if you’re craving solids real bad. Of course, if you want for the programme to bring the best results possible, you should stick to juices & water only, but it’s easier than you think, trust me!

As for me, I was actually very surprised how smoothly it all went and by the morning of day two it felt like I’ve been doing this for ages. No uncontrollable cravings or mood swings. I felt so light, full of energy & managed to complete more tasks than ever! It was also fun to see if I can live without my morning brew and as it turns out- I definitely can!

As soon as I’ve announced my three-day challenge to public on Instagram, I received a bunch of questions from you guys regarding the programme. I put some tips for you all in this post & I hope this will be helpful for anyone out there planning to go on a cleanse soon.

Here are 10 things you need to know about your first juicing cleanse:

1. Don’t get scared if you get a headache on the first day. It’s a typical reaction to your body getting clean.
Just have some water and spend some time relaxing rather than stressing out.

2. You’re going to feel well-rested not only because you’re not forcing all that processed food onto your body, but also because you’re going to thrive for an early night in & early start of the day.

3. Make sure to have a bottle of juices every 2 hours & drink the same amount of water in between.

4. Your body is going to get used to drinking liquids very quickly & it will become so normal to always have a bottle of water by your side.

5. If you feel like you need to eat something solid- go for celery sticks. They give you energy & don’t contain unnecessary sugars.

6. Dedicate your cleanse time for taking some time off. Meditate, read a book, watch your favourite movie or have a walk in the park.

7. Juicing is way easier if you get your other half involved!

8. Prepare. A few days prior the programme begins, avoid alcohol, smoking, dairy and fats. It will help you to feel better straight away.

9. Don’t let your bad habits come back with a bang. Once your cleanse is over, stick to plants based diet at least for a few days.

10. Find a juicing company that you trust. I’m so happy I decided to try my first programme with The Urban Garden. Their services were so quick, efficient & Mathieu was always willing to go one extra mile in order to bring the best flavours and help me through this journey.

Hope you’ve enjoyed this post, friends! Let me know if you’d love to challenge yourself for a juicing cleanse & if there are things you feel particularly worried about. I’d love to share my experience!